Obituaries

Obituaries for Orange County, Winter Garden, FL and surrounding areas.

Terrie A Duncan

Terrie A Duncan

Apr 13, 2026

Terrie Anita Duncan, age 67, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away on April 13, 2026.

Born on August 29, 1958, Terrie was the beloved daughter of Lucius Linzey and Annette Linzey. She devoted her life to her family and to the home she created for them.  Terrie was a loving wife, mother, and Nana whose greatest joy came from caring for those...

Nathaniel Frank Collins Jr

Nathaniel Frank Collins Jr

Mar 30, 2026

Nathaniel Frank Collins Jr., known to everyone as Nat, passed away on March 30, 2026, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of charisma, service, and a beautifully unconventional spirit. Born in Salzburg, Austria, to the late Barbara Betty (Newmeyer) Collins and Nathaniel Frank Collins Sr., Nat’s early years were shaped by the international life...

Daniel Eric Gothe

Daniel Eric Gothe

Mar 24, 2026

Our beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and friend to many, Daniel Eric Gothe, passed away suddenly of an aortic dissection in the early hours of March 24th 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Daniel is survived by his loving parents Peter and Donna Gothe, his precious sisters and their families; Sarah and Dennys Dias with Lyla, Kayli, Evelyn, Ashley, Brianna, Braden and Tyler; Leah and...

Alfonsa De La Rosa Rodriguez

Alfonsa De La Rosa Rodriguez

Apr 8, 2026

Ramona fue una mujer extraordinaria: una madre dedicada, una esposa amorosa, una hija ejemplar, una hermana incondicional, una abuela llena de ternura, una tía cariñosa y una amiga leal.  Su vida estuvo marcada por la bondad, la fortaleza y un corazón generoso que siempre estuvo dispuesto a brindar apoyo y amor a los demás.

Fue el pilar de su familia y...

Laura Reyes Cortes

Laura Reyes Cortes

Apr 6, 2026

Hoy las hijas Ulda Maria Méndez y Elizabeth Conklin, expresamos el fallecimiento de nuestra madre, Laura Reyes Cortés. 

A quines la conocieron, amaron y la acompañaron en su travesía por la vida, les exhortamos, a que eleven una oración y rajitos de luz, el acogimiento al nuevo ser que ya celebra vida eterna con Dios todo poderoso.

Les invitamos al sepelio que...

Robert Henry Watt

Robert Henry Watt

Apr 3, 2026

Robert Henry Watt, age 54 of Kissimmee, FL passed away on April 3, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1971 in Kingston, Jamaica to the late John D. Watt and surviving mother Vivalin V. Watt.

Known affectionately as Bobby or "Mr. Bob", he left Jamaica at the age of nine and spent his formative years in New York City....

Jong Chul Kim

Jong Chul Kim

Mar 12, 2026

Jong C. Kim peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in South Korea, Jong was raised by his mother, Ok Hee Kim. He later moved to the United States in the early 1980s in pursuit of a better life. Jong served in the Indiana Army National Guard and was honorably discharged on November 12,...

David Rieke

David Rieke

Feb 28, 2026

David Rieke passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, following a health event while riding his bicycle near his home in Ocoee, Florida. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to Max and Elsie Rieke, David grew up in central Ohio and graduated from Worthington High School in 1967. David met his wife of 52 years, Sandra Savage, at the University of Kentucky...

Viola Sunderland

Viola Sunderland

Feb 22, 2026

Viola was born on November 21, 1933, in Mission, Texas, to Eliseo Guerra and Crisanta Barrera Guerra. The tenth of eleven children, she grew up in Mission and graduated with honors in 1952 from Valley Grande Academy in Weslaco, Texas. She later attended Southwestern Union College in Keene, Texas. In her early years, she helped with her mother's home bakery...

Lois Joseph

Lois Joseph

Feb 22, 2026

Betty Lois Joseph, a longtime resident of Ocoee, Florida, passed away and went to be with her Lord on February 22, 2026. She was 81 years old.

A Life of Service and Growth:

Born on June 10, 1944, in Samson, Alabama, to the late Elmer and Helen Cardwell, Lois carried the values of hard work and kindness throughout her life. She was...

Ralph Joas

Ralph Joas

Feb 11, 2026

Ralph Yves Joas was born in Haiti, where he developed a strong faith and character from a young age.  At age 30 he moved to the United States and settled in Toledo with his wife, where together they raised their growing family.

Ralph faithfully served as a minister at Bible Way Church and was known for his dedication to both God...

John Ellis Murphy

John Ellis Murphy

Feb 1, 2026

John Ellis Murphy, 71, of Winter Garden, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1954, in Winter Garden, on the same property where he lived for the duration of his life. He was the son of the late Frank and Lessie (Eldridge) Murphy. John was a dedicated professional who worked as a forklift operator...

Evelyn Jean Bryson

Evelyn Jean Bryson

Jan 31, 2026

Evelyn Jean Livingston Bryson was born on March 29, 1935 in Hotulka, Oklahoma, to Grace Rivers and G.L. Livingston. Evelyn was the 2nd child born of that union. Evelyn loved to go f ishing on her grandparents property with her aunt Mae and enjoyed catching fireflies and playing hide and seek with her older brother, cousins and friends in the...

Charles William Groover

Charles William Groover

Jan 29, 2026

Charles Groover (90) of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away on January 29, 2026.

Charles was born in Frostproof, Florida in 1935 to Joseph and Dorothy Groover.  He graduated in 1954 from Lakeview High School in Winter Garden.  After high school he served in the United States Navy.  Charles worked many years at Crown Cork & Seal in Winter Garden, where he...

Nadine C. Stafford

Nadine C. Stafford

Jan 28, 2026

Nadine Stafford, 87, passed away on January 28, 2026, at Avante of Mt. Dora.

She was born on May 26, 1938, in Orlando, FL, to Willie and Mary Carroll. In her earlier years, Nadine was an experienced butcher for Great Western Meats. She later became a loyal employee of Walt Disney World, where she retired after more than 15 years of...

Pete Armstrong

Pete Armstrong

Jan 24, 2026

Pete Louis Armstrong, 87, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2026.

Born on December 27, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia, Pete was a hardworking and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice Armstrong, and his two children, Robert Armstrong and Kae Armstrong. He is survived by his three grandchildren and...

Hilda Peterson

Hilda Peterson

Jan 20, 2026

Hilda E. Peterson – 11/29/1936 – 1/20/2026

Hilda E. Peterson was born November 29, 1936, in Portchester, New York, to Gertrude E. and Frederick S. Palenius. She entered heavens gates January 20, 2026.

When she was 9 years old the family relocated to Pinellas Park, Florida. She graduated from St. Petersburg High School and continued her education at Mound Park Hospital School...